Traveling from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Sharm El Sheikh is two hours ahead of London. Sharm El Sheikh Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to SSH.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SSH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
LHR is about 31 kilometers from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) plane ticket from this hub.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from London to SSH departing from LGW. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
easyJet is the most popular choice for travelers flying from LGW to SSH.
Want the most on-time carrier? Go with British Airways. 85.19% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive on schedule.
Split up your flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SSH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
LGW is around 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SSH flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport are available from here.
TUI is one reputable carrier that offers direct London to SSH plane tickets from STN.
TUI is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from STN to SSH.
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and SSH:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
STN is roughly 64 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SSH instead:
Pick up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and discover Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, central Sharm El Sheikh is around 5 kilometers away. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
$54 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. A return flight starts at $87. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from London to SSH, book your ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to SSH.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Sharm El Sheikh. August is when most people book flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your London to SSH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
Once you've booked your flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sharm El Sheikh:
Shark's Bay Beach and Коралловый риф (coral reef) are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Sharm El Sheikh to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Naama Bay.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel about 290 kilometers north-west to Suez to check off its must-visit sights. From Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque to Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dishnā is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 274 kilometers south-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No journey is complete without seeing قرية الحمدية Al hamdiah, المسجد العمري and نادي العائلات بالعزازية.
